Dec. 24

Dec. 25

37th Annual Senior Citizens Christmas Day Dinner: All seniors over 60 who do not have family are invited to join in; transportation will be provided; call to make your reservation, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., St. Peter’s Elementary School, 6400 Charlotte, Kansas City, or Christ United Methodist Church, 14506 E. 39th St., Independence. 816-572-2646 or 816-315-3652.

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Dec. 29

Ballroom Dance Lessons: For seniors a great way to have fun and meet new friends, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., Don Bosco Senior Center, 580 Campbell, Kansas City. 816-421-3160.

All About Archaeology: Gail Lundeen, Archaeologist describes what archaeologists do and what they have to know, also fun activities to see if you can figure out how people lived in the past, 2 to 3 p.m., Blue Spring South Mid-Continental Library, 2220 S. 7 Hwy., Blue Springs. 816-229-3571.

Dec. 30

Nominations Needed: The Annual Peace Builder Awards are looking for a nonprofit that recognizes one individual and one organization who have made documented significant long-term contributions to global and intercultural understanding; deadline is Dec. 30; luncheon will be Jan. 24. 816-753-2372 or info@kcglobalconcepts.org.

Jan. 14

MU Extensin & USDA Farm Service Agency Farm Bill Meeting: Landowners will have the opportunity to reallocate base acres on individual farms as well as update yield information that is used to determine some farm program payments, 9:30 a.m. to noon, and 6 to 8 p.m., Oak Grove Civic Center, 2100 S. Broadway St., Oak Grove, 816-252-5051.

| Lisa Lopez, llopez@kcstar.com

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